Feeling completely lost in the attempt to branch out, leave your apartment, and find someone companionable doesn't mean you're undatable. It doesn't mean you'll be forever alone. It just means you're normal. If my words fall short of convincing you, take a look at these 20 singles who've taken to the Whisper app to confess their own anxieties about the social dance of dating.

These might just make you feel a little more confident the next time you swipe right or ask for a number, whether you're getting back out there for the first time or the 10th time.